"The lone figure stood on top the communications tower staring out black cape flowing behind this figure, "Not here either" the figure spoke with the slightest hint of sadness, "I figured Vacuo, would have information" the figure mused. A nevermore then swooped down near the figure, "Hey partner, did you find anything from the other Grim" the figured asked politely to the nevermore, which responded with a shake of its head. Removing the hood to reveal a young male with black short cut hair, grey eyes. Looking sad as he, yet again couldn't find what he was looking for. "Well partner, shall we move to the next region." he started to state "to Vytal and the city of Vale."
Meanwhile, at Beacon Academy. "Come on Ruby, you have to study if you want to pass the exams at the end of the year." A white haired girl told the red hood young girl. "But Weiss, I have studied for way to long, I just want to have some fun" Ruby responded to Weiss's earlier statement. "She does have a point, you know" a black haired girl stated having a small glance upward from her book "study is important but so is relaxing, let her off the hook." she continued to say. "Hey, I know how about we go into Vale I want to check out a couple of stores. Let's go sis," a blonde haired girl said pumping her fist into the air. "God Blake and Yang, we should be studying however, I can see that I have lost this argument. So fine I will not study and we can have fun" Weiss reluctantly answered to her team mates. "O.K. team RWBY lets go shopping" cheered Ruby as she haphazardly threw her study books into a corner. The girls that made up team RWBY got there gear together, Weiss sheathed her weapon of choice Myrtenaster, Ruby hung Crescent Rose to a connection hidden behind her back, Blake her Gambol Shroud and Yang ensured that Ember Celica was still were she left it on her hands. "Ozpin told us to always carry are weapons now, hard to believe what happened the year before last." Weiss stated almost as if confirming what everyone already knew the reason. It has been two years since Cinder initiated her plan with Roman and Co, proving that Ozpin's students could easily hold their own against the Generals army. "Did you hear that there was sightings in Vacuo of a mass Grim outbreak and a figure was riding on a nevermore like it owned the Grim, I hope nothing troubles us." Ruby spoke with a slight hint of despair in her eyes. "Ohh, cheer up sis you have us your team mates to help you if trouble starts" Yang said whilst hugging her sister. Vale in spring was certainly lovely and the atmosphere was finally returning the people of Vale suffered badly due to Cinder and co. "Hey, Ruby thank you, due you want some cookies that were just baked" a citizen of Vale shouted. "Please hold on to them for now" Ruby called back. "Wow, I am impressed you actually turned down cookies..." Weiss was in the middle of saying when she spied handfuls of cookies in Ruby's hands "where did you get them?" Weiss then asked. "Above the skies of Vytal the male riding the nevermore was relaxing eating some local delicatessen he got from a kind old women he met from Vacuo. "Are we nearly there it has been hours, and I really could do with going" he stated. The nevermore as if understanding what her partner said started to decline. "Whoa, there girl I didn't say to dive." he stated grabbing on tight to the saddle. "Caw" the nevermore responded and nodded downwards. "A safe haven to relax, Yeah good idea it has been a long week" he answered. After about a minute or two. The male figure got off the nevermore stretched and checked out the local area. "Hmm. this area is abandoned, signs of a struggle. Whatever used to live here is long gone. Only these old decrepit buildings remain" He spoke gently as if assessing whether it is safe to let his guard down. "This will do" he reassured himself. "It is best not to rest for too long give me a couple of hours. O.K.""Meanwhile, back in Vale. Ruby and Co met up with a friend that they met near the end of the first term. "Penny, are you O.K. I thought the general didn't want you to walk around like this" Ruby called out to a short orange haired girl, who wore an old fashioned blouse. "Hey Ruby my friend how are you doing" Penny spoke in the same cheerful yet slightly robotic voice. "We are doing some shopping" Blake stated holding a bag from a local bookstore. "Yeah and seeing all the cute boys around" Yang then pick up. "We are wasting time, which we should be doing studying." Weiss clearly showing her disapproval despite the fair amount of bags she was holding. Penny then decide to join the girls, at least for a little bit. "My father has allowed me to come out, so I can learn to be a normal girl" Penny answered to the question asked by Ruby. After a few hours James Ironwood came to collect Penny. "Time to go home now Penny, did you enjoy your time with your friends" He asked politely. "No, No problem at all, General." Ruby responded happily. "Help...it's the Grim they breach..." a voice called out but was cut off. "Let's go team" Ruby shouted vanishing in an array of rose petals, to the scene. "The male figure awoke from his slumber due to an unknown sound, it was an Ursa, he quickly looked around for his partner but could find no trace of her, "I hope she is O.K." he muttered as he grabbed hold of an object to his left pulling it out revealed a pitch black katana with curious red markings that seem to glow. "Fang Alpha should do." He stated looking at his blade. The Ursa ventured into the area. "Hmm, I was hoping for some practice. Let's go Fang" He shouted as he drew the hood of his cloak over his face and vanished with only a brief flash from his clothes. Seconds later he reappeared with in a flurry of strikes and defeated the Ursa that tried to attack him. Then his partner arrived after what was now clear a hunt for food. "I knew you were O.K. but I am afraid I will have to ask you to eat later this area is compromised." he explained" I fear Vale is also in danger we best get there as quick as possible." With that he jumped on to the saddle and rode towards the emerald light he could see due west. He was going back to where he never wished to return, His rightful home.